Real Estate Investing Without Property Ownership

The provided podcast transcript, "Breaking Into Real Estate: Smart Investment Strategies That Don't Require Buying Property," outlines various methods for real estate investing without direct property ownership. It emphasizes that traditional home buying isn't the sole or always the best approach, offering alternatives like Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which are companies owning or financing income-producing real estate and distributing dividends. The source also explores real estate crowdfunding platforms that enable investment in specific properties with smaller capital, and discusses real estate stocks and ETFs for diversified market exposure. Finally, it touches on emerging strategies like real estate private equity and blockchain tokens, providing practical steps for building a diversified real estate portfolio while acknowledging associated risks.